Government of Canada services and information in Asunción, Paraguay

Please contact bairs-consular@international.gc.ca for instructions.

Children born abroad to a Canadian mother / father

If you are a Canadian citizen and would like to apply for a certificate of Canadian citizenship for your child born abroad, please download form CIT0001.

The application must be supported by the following documents (original and photocopy):

1. The child's birth certificate + a translation into English or French by a sworn translator.
2. The mother's and/or father's proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or citizenship card). The father or mother must have been Canadian at the time of the child's birth.
3. Two pieces of identification (Paraguayan cédula, passport)
4. Citizenship photos. Photos instructions are attached to the form. It is your responsibility to check that the photos comply with the specifications.
5. Receipt of fees (CAD 75) paid. Pay your application fees online before you apply for citizenship services.

For additional information on citizenship, visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or contact the consular section.

The Honorary Consulate in Asuncion provides certain notarial services on an appointment-only basis. Please be advised that only clients with an appointment will be accepted for in-person services.

Please contact asuncion@international.gc.ca for instructions.

The Apostille Convention came into effect in Canada on January 11, 2024.

Visit the Changes to authentications services in Canada for information on changes to authentication services in Canada.

Documents issued in Paraguay to be submitted in Canada

If the institution where the document will be submitted in Canada requires an apostille, please contact:

The Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spanish only)

When requesting the service, you may wish to clarify that you require an apostille (in lieu of another type of authentication) as Canada has now joined the Apostille Convention.

Documents issued in Canada to be submitted in Paraguay (or in other countries who are signatories of the Apostille Convention) should bear the apostille.

How to obtain an apostille certificate on a Canadian document:

1. Original birth, marriage and death certificates issued in all provinces in Canada. The Honorary Consul may deliver apostille certificates.
2. Original Criminal Record Checks issued by the RCMP in Ottawa. The Honorary Consul may deliver apostille certificates.
3. Public documents issued inthe following provinces: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and Yukon. Please send your scanned document to asuncion@international.gc.ca to verify if the Consulate may issue an apostille.
4. Public documents issued in other provinces: Ontario, Quebec, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan. For public documents (other than vital statistics documents) issued in these provinces, please contact the responsible provincial authority in Canada.

Attestation of signatures / affidavits

A consular officer may witness /attest your signature on a document to be presented in Canada (appointment required)

The Consulate does not offer certain services which can be provided by notaries public (list of local providers available).

You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.

Simplified renewal / Adults only

See if you are eligible for Simplified Renewal.

If you qualify, please submit the following:

• Form PPTC 482;
• Your most recent passport;
• Proof of payment of the required fee or credit card authorization (we no longer accept cash);
• Two (2) recent identical photos

General application (adults)

If you do not qualify for renewal, you must submit the general application.

• Form PPTC040 completed and signed by an eligible guarantor;
• Original proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate);
• Valid id (Canadian, Paraguayan, etc.) / original or photocopy signed by the guarantor;
• Previous Canadian passport (original);
• Proof of fee payment;
• Two (2) recent identical photos (one of them signed by the guarantor)

Children (under 16)

Please submit the following:

• Form PPTC042, completed and signed by an eligible guarantor;
• Original proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate);
• Valid id (Canadian, Paraguayan, etc.) of the child and both parents / original or photocopy signed by the guarantor;
• Previous Canadian passport (original);
• If the child has no previous Canadian passport, original long firm birth certificate including the names of the parents. If the birth certificate is not in English or French, please enclose translation;
• Proof of fee payment (no cash accepted) or credit card authorization;
• Two (2) recent identical photos (one of them signed by the guarantor)

Lost / Stolen Passports

If your passport was lost or stolen, please contact the Honorary Consulate within office hours or the Operations Centre outside office hours. Please provide your next destination and expected travel date.

Requirements for first lost/stolen passports:

• PPTC 482 (adults) - This form can only be used if you were over 16 when your lost/ stolen/damaged passport was issued
• PPTC203 (PDF- 34 KB)
• Photos
• Fee
• Travel itinerary
• PPTC120: only for Temporary passport

Please note that other requirements may apply to specific cases.

Passports lost and found: As soon as you report the loss or theft of your Canadian passport to the Canadian government, it is automatically cancelled. If you find it, you will not be able to use it.

Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad.

Refer to Studying abroad and EduCanada.

Refer to Travel documents – Visas.

• Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
• Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
• Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.

Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).

Refer to Voting in an election while outside Canada.